The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1887-09-30


trlct will preach morning and evening. Quar-
terly conference Saturday night previous. All
are invited to attend.
A. R. BARLOW, Pastor.
The people of Mayville and Hunter have
lately been petitioning the Manitoba authori-
ties for better mail and travelling facilities be-
tween Casselton and those points, and General
Manager Marvel, in letter to Messrs. Gale l.
Duffany, Of Hunter, promises to have General
Superintendent Egan look into the matter and
see what can be done for their relief. When
Mr.. Egan comes to look into the matter of
which our neighbors Oh the Mayville line COM
plain, the patrons of the Manitoba along the
Hope branch would be glad to have him ex-
tend his Investigations to this line also and see
II something cannot be done to insure them a
little more regularity in their train service
We can assure him it is not the most pleasant
thing in the world to be dependent upon tri-
weekly service and then have the trains so late
that there is no time to answer correspondence
and connections sometimes missed by parties
going east Last week the Tuesday train did
not arrive till after O. clock andSaturday's train
did not reach here till O'Clock. On several
occasions Of late we have heard of parties who
desired to reach St. Paul on time driving over
to the Northern Pacific line rather than take
the chance Of making connection. We believe
the proper officers can easily remedy this mat
ter if they will give it their attention, and
render both tho railroad company and the
people a service.
AS predicted last week, the new elevator of
Lehart & Martin began buying wheat Wednes-
day, although their house was not In condition
to take In grain till Thursday. There was a
perceptibe improvement in prices as soon as
they began to buy. The market price was IS
cents for hard, but the new house began by
paying 81 cents, and later on the Red River
paid SO cents. Thursday the new house got In
condition to take in grain and long line OF
teams were awaiting their turn to unload, the
price paid being 81 cents. About O'Clock
the Cargll house bid 80 cents for all grades,
and few minutes later 81 cents was paid and
then ii cents without dockage. The regular
list price was 56 cents here, and Duluth was
1873 cents. just when the excitement was al
its highest point, the power Of the new house
broke and they could take in no more grain.
At once the market broke cents, and only 81
cents was offered for l hard. This would in.
dictate that the old houses were acting in con
cert and that the same string pulled both Of
them. A new power was telegraphed for anG
ordered to be sent to Clifford, and team wal
sent over this morning. AS soon as 1t arrive.
it will be placed in position and the fun (tc
the farmers) will be renewed. 1t is needless
to say the managers Of the old houses, who
have enjoyed picnic at The farmers expense
for To-, these many years, are mad, and quite
indignant at any one interfering with their pre-
serves. But as long as they continue to give
farmers the full benefit of their wheat, they
may fret and fume at their sweet will. Yes
terday's experience demonstrate. the benefit Of
competition and also that as soon as thai &C N
petition Is withdrawn the market says bacI
into tho old rut.
| It is evident that the northern portion Of tn,
| territory is receiving acquisitions to Its popu
lation this year of more than ordinary value
New comers are generally those who have beer
able to take time to investigate the advantage
Of the various new sections of the west, and a.
a result of their observations and comparison
Of the resources and desrability of various re
gions as affording the more certain remunera
tion for labor, a healthful climate, and th'
accessories for pleasant homes, they have com,
to Dakota. AS rule they have means to bu!
lands or claims il they prefer not to go beyont
the well settled districts to the unoccupiet
government lands. They come to remain ant
grow up with the country, not merely to spen,
the summer growing wheat crop, and thel
return to homes in the states till another sea
son. 1t is noticeable also that colonies are nu
numerous. Several of these are from New
England, composed of those who have beel
accustomed 10 soil requiring the most thor
ough and intellectual culture to produce eve
its limited yields. They bring with then
methods and processes that have extorted fron
the most enfeebled soil remunerative return.
and with their industry and experience the
will cause the fertile lands of Dakota to re
spond generously to most enlightened efforts
One Of these colonies, from Massachusetts, wa
located in the entirely new region Of Hettlnge
county, well toward the western border, and
although but residents of one hundred days
an excellent newspaper, with church an
school house under way, show the characte
of the settlers. This is the most westerly poin
in Dakota, north Of the Black Hills, that an
colony has reached, and the reports Of th
country and the satisfaction of the colonst.
that have gone back east, it is stated, ar
awakening remarkable interest in the terri
tory. A colony from New Hampshire is re
ported looking for location somewhere il
the Park river region. Numerous others ar
found in different sections. It is believed tha
the numerous railroad extensions opening u
access to market for large regions, and tn
fact that the crops are generally above th
average Of the country, will stimulate migra
ton from the old and less favored regions, an
greatly promote the prosperity and develop
ment of the territory. Farmer
IT'S no wonder that people wonder how il